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SS Test 2 Review-Australia and Oceania

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the four main regions of Oceania?

a)

Canada, Greenland, Russia, Iceland

b)

Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, the Pacific Islands

c)

Brazil, Peru, Chile, Argentina

d)

Indonesia, Malaysia, Phillipines, Sri Lanka

2.

The country and continent of Australia is known for it's vast biodiversity. What does this tell us about Australia's wildlife?

a)

The species live in a unique ecosystem.

b)

They have a small variety of species.

c)

The species are unique to Australia.

d)

They have a large variety of species.

3.

Why is it that Australia's seasons are completely opposite of those in North America? Select all that apply.

a)

The tilt of the Earth's axis.

b)

They are experiencing global warming.

c)

Their ozone layer is gone.

d)

Their location is on the other side of the planet.

4.

Who were the first known people to arrive in Australia roughly 65,000 years ago?

(a)  

5.

True or false. The "dreamtime" is a phrase used to describe the beliefs of a spirited world, by the Australian Aboriginals.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Who colonized Australia 1788?

(a)  

7.

Who was/is the Stolen Generation?

a)

Aboriginal/Torres Strait islander children who decided to leave their families for a more modern lifestyle.

b)

Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander peoples who stole money from the Europeans.

c)

Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander children who were forcibly removed from their families from 1910-1970 by European gov't.

d)

Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islanders who forced their kids to speak english.

8.

What are the three regions of the Pacific Islands? Select the three that apply.

a)

Melanesia

b)

Indonesia

c)

Polynesia

d)

Micronesia

e)

Malaysia

9.

This type of island is generally cone-shaped, with steep, high-peaks. What type of island is this?

(a)  

10.

This type of island is formed when coral reefs grow around a volcanic island. What type of island is this?

(a)  

11.

This type of island is generally mountainous, and was once attached to a continent or larger land mass. What type of island is this?

(a)  

12.

Majority of the Fijian population lives on two main islands What are the names of these islands? Select the two that apply.

a)

Nausori

b)

Viti Levu

c)

Beqa

d)

Vanua Levu

13.

What is the capital city of Fiji? What island is it located on?

(a)  

14.

What is Kava?

a)

The ground up root of the pepper plant.

b)

The ground up root of the cassava plant.

c)

The ground up root of the oak tree.

d)

The ground up root of the coconut tree

15.

Why are Kava Ceremonies so important to Fijian culture?

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16.

What are some of the natural resources we discussed that can be found in Fiji? Select ALL that apply.

a)

Papaya and other tropical fruits

b)

Kava

c)

Potatoes

d)

Coconuts

e)

Oak

17.

Describe 3 uses of the coconut and coconut tree in Fiji.

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